Walter F’n Nolen

[Russ Smith]

At this point we are all rollin with Nolen.

If Will Johnson can stay healthy I think our first 2 picks this year are as good as we've had in one draft in ages. Maybe gotta go back to 04, Fitz, Dansby and Dockett first 3 picks.

 

[phillycard]

I admittedly had miniscule expectations for big Walt. I was so poisoned by our Olulari/Robinson nightmare that I didn't think any player coming off of injury for the Cardinals was capable of contributing much. So glad to be wrong. It was great to hear him say that as good as he played, he's already moved on to Seattle.

 

[JCSunsfan]

the NFL guys with wrestling backgrounds have always been really good because they understand balance. I have no idea Walter has a wrestling background but someone has clearly taught him the value of balance. He gets Smith thinking he's going inside so he starts that way and then bam he uses his hands to push him that way as Walter goes the other way. All the balance and momentum from Smith is now going the wrong way and it's amazing how quickly Nolen is completely free to go get Dak.

They talk about RB's that make guys miss in a phone booth that's what Nolen did to Smith

I love how he wraps up tight when he gets his hands on someone. He doesn't just hit, he hits and wraps.

 

[Chopper0080]

I love how he wraps up tight when he gets his hands on someone. He doesn't just hit, he hits and wraps.

That is another wrestling ism. Balance at contact to bring someone down vs lunging at them and falling off them.

 

[Chopper0080]

Really exciting stuff. Not because of the results so much as what you see in his technique. There's so many small nuances that go into all positions but especially D line and you can see that Walter has a deep understanding of them. Great to see.

It just shows why it can be important to identify players with pass rush skills already in place (hands, balance, leverage, quickness, motor) vs guys who you have to try and teach those skills to.

 

[Stout]

It just shows why it can be important to identify players with pass rush skills already in place (hands, balance, leverage, quickness, motor) vs guys who you have to try and teach those skills to.

Exactly. This is why I wanted us to draft Nolen so badly. He's a penetrator that has the moves already to disrupt the backfield, especially in the passing game. He is an Aaron Donald type. Notice I said type

 

[BullheadCardFan]

That is another wrestling ism. Balance at contact to bring someone down vs lunging at them and falling off them.

A la Zaven

 

[Russ Smith]

That is another wrestling ism. Balance at contact to bring someone down vs lunging at them and falling off them.

Someone needs to give Zaven some wrestling lessons!

 

[Russ Smith]

I watched a bunch of the replays online and the amazing thing about Nolen, and we talked about it in the game thread, there are points where he is absolutely gassed. He was having trouble getting into his stance, he comes out and struggles to run off the field. And then a few plays later he's back out there making a play. Considering how much time he's missed to be able to go out and do that was so impressive

 

[Chopper0080]

Someone needs to give Zaven some wrestling lessons!

Some of it is learning patience as well. Take the extra second to bring your feet so you aren't shaken off.

 

[Chopper0080]

I watched a bunch of the replays online and the amazing thing about Nolen, and we talked about it in the game thread, there are points where he is absolutely gassed. He was having trouble getting into his stance, he comes out and struggles to run off the field. And then a few plays later he's back out there making a play. Considering how much time he's missed to be able to go out and do that was so impressive

I wonder if he has to carry bad weight like some players do to stay up or if he will be able to be like others who can transition some "baby weight" to muscle and still hit their weight requirements.

 

[Ronin]

Aaron Donald Praises Cardinals Rookie Walter Nolen After Breakout NFL Debut

Arizona Cardinals rookie Walter Nolen III turned heads in his NFL debut, and even earned praise from legend Aaron Donald.

www.si.com

 

[BritCard]

Aaron Donald Praises Cardinals Rookie Walter Nolen After Breakout NFL Debut

Arizona Cardinals rookie Walter Nolen III turned heads in his NFL debut, and even earned praise from legend Aaron Donald.

www.si.com

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[kerouac9]

Nolen, Sweat, Wilson, Williams, Johnson, Melton, DTD is a nice young core to build your starting defense around.

Sweat is 28 and in his third contract

 

[MadCardDisease]

Sweat is 28 and in his third contract

As I said, in his Prime.

Nolen, Sweat, Wilson, Williams, Johnson, Melton, DTD is a nice young core to build your starting defense around. All of these guys are young or in their prime.

 

[Harry]

Someone needs to give Zaven some wrestling lessons!

He’d have to get within arms length to wrestle a QB

 

[BirdGangThing]

when walter f'n nolen sees an interception coming

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[Rohinaz]

I wonder if he has to carry bad weight like some players do to stay up or if he will be able to be like others who can transition some "baby weight" to muscle and still hit their weight requirements.

I think he is at a heavier weight than when he played in college, have a feeling the months of football missed resulted in him gaining weight. But heh as been a monster when on the field.

 

[WisconsinCard]

Man I hope he's okay. But would be our luck to find another stud defensive lineman that can't stay healthy.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Walt has been ruled out vs Tampa

 

[Cheesebeef]

Walt has been ruled out vs Tampa

this sucks...

 

[Garthshort]

Any word on Benson?

 

[PACardsFan]

Man I hope he's okay. But would be our luck to find another stud defensive lineman that can't stay healthy.

I called that injury as soon as he was hit. Just bad stinking luck. Hope he’s back soon. We’re a cursed franchise thanks to the Bidwill’s.

 

[Harry]

Any word on Benson?

I’m hearing he plays, though theoretically it’s a game time decision.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Any word on Benson?

when k9 laughs a player they usually have a decent to good shot